A political historian of the United States in the 20th century, with special emphasis on media, conservatism, political rhetoric, and Republican campaigns. She is currently working on a history of conservative media since 1945. Her writing on conservative media and politics has appeared in the New York Times Campaign Stops, the Christian Science Monitor, the Spectator Australia, the History News Network, and elsewhere. She has provided election commentary (both print and broadcast) on media bias, the ‘war on women,’ political journalism, and conservative voters, as well as substantial writing and interviews on Mitt Romney and his campaign strategy.